Patti McCaffrey Pittsburgh Realtor

09/11/2026

Never forget….

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

So proud to be a regular sponsor and Board Member.
Come and join us, or see a performance. You won’t be disappointed! We are so lucky to have Caitlin!

Spring Awakening and the RTC ‘s 2027 season move to the Pierce Theater in the Cultural District. By JESSICA NEU Founded in 1965, the Riverfront Theater Company has become a staple i…

07/31/2026

Stop by….

Listed for sale at $320000. Welcome to the heart of one of Pittsburgh's most beloved communities — Aspinwall. This charming two bedroom, with one ca...

07/30/2026

Sneak peak at this year’s Ultimate House Tour, it’s fabulous!

06/16/2026

Love Michael Bubble’

05/19/2026

Absolutely

Only the Irish can do this.☘️🇮🇪

04/29/2026

The internet loves a simple villain.

It’s easy to point at commissions and call it greed. Much harder to understand what actually goes into earning one.

This business isn’t a salary. It’s volatility, risk, and a long stretch of uncertainty before anything pays off.

Most people don’t see the months of unpaid work, the deals that fall apart, or the constant pressure to stay relevant in a crowded market.

They see the closing check. Not the cost of getting there.

And here’s the uncomfortable truth: the gap between perception and reality is massive.

A small percentage thrives. The majority are grinding just to stay in the game.

So when people say agents are “overpaid,” what they’re really reacting to is visibility, not the full picture.

If you’ve ever bet on yourself in a commission-based world, you already know: nothing about it is guaranteed.